- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Preston, ID
Preston Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Preston Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160096000612
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preston Jr High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Preston · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Preston Jr High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preston Jr High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Preston, ID.
School address
District: Preston Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160096000612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Preston Jr High School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 160096000612 · Preston, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 16.4:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Preston High School (679 students)
Preston Jr High School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Preston Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Preston High S
Preston High School
679 students
- This school
Preston Jr High School
540 students
- Pioneer Elemen
Pioneer Elementary School
533 students
- Oakwood Elemen
Oakwood Elementary School
516 students
- Franklin Count 43
Franklin County High School
43 students
What this shows Preston Jr High School reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preston Jr High School compares
Preston Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 27% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Idaho - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Preston Jr High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Preston Joint District reports $8,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Preston Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preston Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Preston Jr High School
How many students attend Preston Jr High School?
Preston Jr High School has 540 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Preston, ID. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preston Jr High School is 16.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preston Jr High School?
21.3% of students at Preston Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preston Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Preston Jr High School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Preston, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preston Jr High School?
Preston Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Preston Jr High School rank among public schools in Preston?
By Resource Investment Index, Preston Jr High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Preston, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Preston on the city page.
What other schools are in Preston Joint District?
Besides Preston Jr High School, Preston Joint District also operates Preston High School (679 students), Pioneer Elementary School (533 students), and Oakwood Elementary School (516 students). See the Preston Joint District district page for the complete list.